Presented a resolution of thanks to the outgoing Moderator, Teaching Elder Carolyn Cranston, for her dedication and service to the presbytery

Accepted the request to elect three individuals to the Self-Development of People (SDOP) Committee of the Synod of the Trinity (Ruling Elders Simone Spaulding Cephas, Judith A. Jerry, and Hill Jordan) as new business, requesting that time was of the essence, and elected them accordingly

Announced:

the Pittsburgh Presbyterian Foundation will match the offering collected at presbytery meetings to support the ministries of the Hunger Fund and Lazarus Fund, due to the reduction of the presbytery meetings from six to four

the New Clerk of Session training is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at the presbytery center from 9:00 AM to approximately noon

a report from Teaching Elder Judi Slater on The Open Table ministry; First Presbyterian Church Duquesne created a video telling the story of The OPEN TABLE, the story of how those involved and the person helped are being transformed by this impactful ministry

a report from General Minister Sheldon Sorge of his visits to congregations in the presbytery and the state of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Recognized the International Partnership team of six leaders, (Teaching Elders Dave Carver, Gary Willingham-McLain, Susan Rothenberg, Sharon Stewart, and Ken White along with Ruth Portnoff, youth representative), who recently travelled to South Sudan; team members are available to speak with congregations about their trip

Offered prayer for our ministry partners in South Sudan and Malawi who are suffering persecution (South Sudan) and flooding (Malawi); all are encouraged to stand with our partners in prayer

Reported new, sweeping changes to the laws of Pennsylvania regarding mandatory reporting of child abuse and required clearance and background checks; a summary is posted on the presbytery website; information will be mailed to congregations